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Grandpa’s Memento

Submitted to Contest #78

“Oh my gosh, I am definitely getting an asthma attack!” Sheryl quipped, her mouth covered with her old scarf while cleaning the basement along with mom. They were moving in a week. “Mom, can we again go back to change this decision, please?”   “No honey, sorry. It’s about your dad’s job. Some small sacrifices need to be made for larger good,” pat came Samantha’s reply, as if she was prepared for the question. Disappointed, Sheryl continued cleaning the upper shelf when a shiny patch attracted her attention. She dusted the boxes that we...

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Umbrellicon

Submitted to Contest #78

“Umbrellicon” “Umbrellicon..the country’s largest gathering of artisans, tradesmen and entrepreneurs marketing a unique and diverse selection of weather-protection equipment. And it all goes down right here: Seattle, Washington.” I said, being dramatic.“Ugh, we have to go in there? I never even use an umbrella... I actually like the rain.”“It’s not about what you buy. There are things in there that few people have ever seen. Last year, I heard that there was a lady selling umbrellas made entirely of fruit rinds. I didn’t see her booth, ...

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TELL ME YOUR DREAMS

Submitted to Contest #78

Laid on her bed horizontally, her chin propped up on one of her pillows. Bani watched her fish swim around its tank moving from the right side to the left side, pausing there for a moment, and then from the left to right pausing there for a moment over and over, as it usually did. While watching her fish whom she had named Venus, Bani talked about her day and whatever else was on her mind as she usually did. Bani was a very intelligent young child and perhaps somewhat related to this, she was also quite a lonely isolated child. She had bad s...

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Oh Puddu – Not again !!!!!!!

Submitted to Contest #78

Puddu, a creative young boy from a small town always had a curiosity in him to try new things and experiences in life. This interest brought him to the city where his cousins and maternal aunt lived . The city was huge as compared to his small town and he was enthralled to see the big buildings, roads, fashionable people, new varieties of food and other amazing things which he never knew even existed. As Puddu had visited during the summer break he decided to take up the hobby classes available nearby. As he was very keen on fitness, ...

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Incoming and Ongoing

Submitted to Contest #78

I seat myself on the couch with a steaming hot cup of coffee on my hand, my eyes following the vapour rolling out to keep my head from exploding as my brain fires away a plethora of exuberant thoughts. He’s not wrong for calling you nuts. I set my lips in a thin line and mutter to myself, “Speak of the Devil and he shall appear.” Up until today, he thought you had a few screws loose but now he’s certain that most of your screws have fallen off or been discarded. I roll my eyes at my overenthusiastic thought process. It isn’t a lie....

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I can't pay attention (story of an ADHD person struggles)

Submitted to Contest #78

My name is Annie and I have ADHD and ADD and OCD and bi polar. My parents want me on meds, but I don't want to be. Meds might help me find a hobby. I am hoping I can find a hobby to keep my mind busy. I have tried coloring and can never focus long enough to finish a task. ADHD is hard to overcome at this point. I am eager to find a way to keep myself focused not involving meds. I am failing in school due to my ADHD, ADD, and OCD. My teachers say I am distracted easily. One minute I can be doing something and then move to a different task, I ...

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It's not whether you win or lose, it's how you play the game

Submitted to Contest #78

I drop to the floor in pain. I didn’t think my first class would be this brutal. Maybe kickboxing isn’t for me? I pick myself up off the floor and get back into my fighting stance, sweat dripping down my forehead and into my eyes. The saltiness of the sweat stings and I blink to refocus. My partners hands are up and ready for me to unleash the combo - Jab, cross, left kick…jab, cross, left kick – I did it! I look to my partner and she seems impressed, maybe not impressed, maybe more fascinated by my coordination (or lack of). I stand in fron...

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Sugar Magnolia

Submitted to Contest #78

Maggie came to Felicita for the most practical of reasons, though it was also, she thought, through the hand of serendipity.Hannah had been dating Tom for months and wanted to show her love for him with a gift to remember. When Tom opened the box and saw Maggie, he was thrilled. He oohed and aahed over her before he turned his attention back to Hannah. They made out for a while until they heard a blood curdling scream coming from the living room.“Uh oh,” said Hannah as she looked over and realized that Maggie had left the room.They ran to th...

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Navel Investigator

Submitted to Contest #78

It’s the first annual Omphalomancer Convention! I’m so excited to get a glimpse at all the other weirdos who are just like me. I mean, being friends on Facebook and Instagram and Twitter is one thing, but seeing other Omphalomoncers in person is an entirely different experience!  I set up my booth in row thirteen, spot eleven. How odd, my two lucky numbers! It’s meant to be! I placed two chairs facing each other, one sweet folding camp chair for me and another straight back metal chair for my clients. I don’t want them getting too com...

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Kyra's Journal (Select Entries)

Submitted to Contest #78

Journal # 1 Today is the start of a new year and already the unlocked potential seems to be bubbling in me. I have decided to take up knitting because I think it would be a good way to keep my hands busy while I kick cigs to the curb. Michael says I am not going to follow through. But this time is different. I know it. I have been practicing my knits and purls and am going to be making people gifts by the end of this year. Journal #5 Michael moved out. He says my smoking is too much for him to deal with. Since he quit he became...

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Quaint Correspondence

Submitted to Contest #78

                 Walking home, the boy pulled up his mask as a gust of cold air smacked him in the face. His backpack felt a lot heavier than when he left, but nothing had been added to his collection of papers and doodles. He discovered that it was rather difficult to keep pursuing his art degree in all this chaos. Jeremy, for a long time now, had pondered his artistic path. “Artists don’t study!”, he exclaimed to his favorite teacher in high school one time. She forgave him, but ...

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Sharptooth

Submitted to Contest #78

For generations, hounds had been an essential part of family tradition. Whether as hunting companions or simply for companionship, each had chosen a pup and reared it as their own. Fealearn had never been exceptionally fond of hounds. Certainly, she would pet them and toss bones to please them. But she had no inclination to own a hound of her own. Between training the whelp and providing for one, neither seemed particularly tempting nor worth her time. Her parents often asked when she would want a pup of her own. Their hound bred yearly, s...

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Two Friends, Two Passions...

Submitted to Contest #78

NOTE- This is my first book written on Reedsy, and I'm personally really proud of it! "Oh, common, I think you would love it!" Kelly tried to persuade her friend while keeping her eyes on the road. "No, I don't think I would be any good at it," Bree said shyly. Kelly had been trying for months to try to get Bree into photography, but Bree wouldn't budge. "Listen, I have my camera with me, we can take a few pictures here" Kelly pulled into the parking lot. "Fine, but just this once, ok?' Bree finally gave in. "Deal!" Kelly said excitedly. Bre...

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An Untamed Pet

Submitted to Contest #78

Sameer was a 16 years old boy and was entomophobic. It was july and his summer vacations. All day he plays with his friend 'Akshay'. Akshay was Samir's classmate and bestfriend.  After having his breakfast, Sameer went out as usual to play with Akshay in the ground. They planned their meeting on yesternights.  Sameer saw his chum Akshay already arrived at the ground wearing knee pads.  "I'm sorry for arriving late." "You are late as usual Sameer. Now don't waste time, go and wear your pads and grab your bat.", Replied Aks...

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Relics of the Past

Submitted to Contest #78

For the first time in a while, Brianna needed to take a trip to the cupboard under the stairs where her hobbies went to die. This time, it was not to dump the supplies she no longer felt compelled to use, but to retrieve something from a long-forgotten obsession with nail art. She had recognised a tool from a card making video, remembered she owned one herself, and decided to take a dip in her trove of eclectic tools, fabrics and machines. When she opened the door to the dark space, she made a face at the slightly stale, damp smell. It was ...

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